Gary Marcus

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Score 83
8/10/2024, 2:20:51 PM
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Laurent Serre
@serre_ls
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@GaryMarcus @FrankRundatz Your answer is overly oriented, you seem to forget that the monetary policy of the Federal Reserve is precisely very strongly influenced by these elements. Your passion, to prove that Elon Musk is a Charlot biases you
Gary Marcus
@GaryMarcus
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537d
@FrankRundatz Anything with the word completely around here ignores supply chains, war, etc
Frank Rundatz
@FrankRundatz
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537d
@GaryMarcus These two charts show most of the contributing factors to inflation and they are completely the fault of the Federal Reserve that was trying to stave off a deflationary collapse from the shock of COVID.
Gary Marcus
@GaryMarcus
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537d
Actual PhD level economists, what grade would you give this essay, if submitted by a graduate student?

To the extent that you would not give it an A, what would be your concerns?
Elon Musk
@elonmusk
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538d
The rise in prices (inflation) is caused by government overspending, which increases the amount of money faster than the increase in goods & services output.

That is the vast majority of the problem.

Inflation was particularly bad during the Covid years, as there was massive…

The statement engages in a substantive discussion about the causes of inflation, specifically critiquing the view that government actions are the primary cause. It is part of a broader conversation involving multiple participants discussing economic policy and the role of the Federal Reserve.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement does not appear to cause harm and is part of a reasoned debate.
  2. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    The statement promotes understanding by pointing out a perceived oversight in the argument, encouraging a more nuanced view of the issue. [+1]
  3. Principle 4:
    I will engage in constructive criticism and dialogue with those in disagreement and will not engage in personal attacks or ad hominem arguments.
    The statement engages in constructive criticism without resorting to personal attacks, focusing on the content of the argument rather than the individual. [+1]